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Can a Data Processor Cause a Breach and are you Still Liable?

ByPrivacyiQ

You can outsource processing, but not responsibility. Here’s what to do if your vendor causes a breach.

If your third-party processor causes a breach, you are still the controller — and responsible under UK GDPR.

Key steps to protect yourself:

  • Use strong contracts with processors
  • Vet security practices before onboarding
  • Require breach notification clauses

Outsourcing doesn’t mean offloading accountability. Choose vendors who take GDPR seriously.

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